Plant Operator

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001323/CR

Date posted:

Monday, May 9, 2022

Location:

Worcester, South Africa

Salary:

12 600 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Worchester-based client is seeking a Registered Class III Process Controller with minimum 3 years’ experience in water treatment/Biogas Plants. Previous experience as a Lab Technician would be beneficial. Must have a valid driver's and Forklift Licence. Willing to work Shifts.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications and Experience:

NQF level 4 qualification (Matric) and registration as a Class III Process Controller.
Three or more years of experience in water treatment and/or biogas plant operation.
Must have previous experience working with aggressive and hazardous chemicals
(e.g. Ferric, hypochlorite, caustic soda, etc)
Computer literacy.
Valid Drivers’ Licence (code EB).
Experience in anaerobic treatment technologies would be an advantage.
A forklift license would be an advantage.
Experience as a Lab Technician (sampling & analyses) would be an advantage.
Required to work outside normal working hours, shifts, during emergencies and planned overtime.

Duties
Housekeeping:

Maintaining clean buildings and equipment.
Inspect and cleaning of collection pumps and strainers.
Inspect and cleaning of process instrumentations.
Chemical stacking and storage.

Monitor and Reporting:

Monitor, maintain, record and upkeep of all plant and equipment registers. (Flowmeter readings, chemical stock levels, pump hours and analytical instrument readings.
Maintain and upkeep of logbooks.
Record, monitor and interpret SCADA and control trends.

SHE Tasks:

Adhere to all SHE procedures in the company and legislation.
Assist with incident investigations.
Report incidents as per the procedure.

Plant Controlling Tasks:

Adjust plant HMI and SCADA according to SOP and SWP.
Manage and adjust flow based on demand.
Operate control centre as per procedure (monitor SCADA, tank levels, report on alarms or failure).

Quality Tasks:

Conduct bench scale and lab testing according to procedure and quality standards.
Conduct and maintain all quality equipment and registers according to the latest editions of potable water SANS and or license condition and or general authorizations.
(e.g jar testing, pH, Conductivity, TTF, TSS, COD, Ammonia, Nitr(i)ates, etc) (e.g daily verification of handheld meters, reagent stock, chemical stock,etc
Calculate chemical dosing, consumption rates and plant losses. Compare and evaluate results with plant operating philosophies.

Maintenance Tasks:

Report power failures, breakdowns and noise of equipment.
Execute household first line Maintenance.

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